Director, Originations

RRA Capital is looking for an experienced commercial real estate debt originator to help build and expand our presence across the Central Region. This is an opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial platform with direct access to decision makers and meaningful upside tied to production and firm growth.

YOU WILL BE:

• The relationship owner in the Central Region — the face of RRA Capital to brokers and borrowers across your markets
• Originating senior bridge loans across the Central Region
• A deal-driven self-starter who builds pipeline rather than waiting for it
• Part of a lean, high-performing team where your production directly impacts the firm

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO:

• Source new loan opportunities through broker and direct sponsor relationships across your Central Region markets
• Evaluate incoming deal submissions — quickly assessing fit based on established RRA lending criteria, including size, location, property type, and sponsorship
• Structure, price, and present new loan opportunities to underwriting and credit committee
• Lead the full loan cycle: originate, coordinate underwriting and due diligence, secure committee approval, manage legal and closing
• Conduct regular in-person broker and borrower visits and attend relevant industry events in your territory
• Build and maintain your pipeline with discipline — CRM hygiene, weekly activity tracking, and consistent follow-through
• Distribute monthly market updates and recent transaction highlights to your network
• Bring market intelligence back to the team — what's moving, what's repricing, where the opportunity is

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has 7–15 years of CRE debt origination experience — whole loans, bridge, mezzanine, or structured credit
• Has a demonstrated production track record — you've sourced, structured, and closed deals on your own
• Knows commercial real estate loans deeply across property types — you can read a deal quickly and price it confidently
• Thinks like both a lender and an owner — downside protection matters as much as getting to yes
• Holds a CFA, CAIA, or MBA — or is actively working toward one (meaningful plus, not a requirement)
• Is located in major central region markets (e.g. Dallas, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago), Phoenix, AZ or New York, NY

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Base salary commensurate with experience, discretionary performance bonus tied to origination production, and participation in firm economics for the right candidate. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and unlimited PTO.

If you want a seat where your work shapes the portfolio and your upside is tied to what you help build — we'd love to connect.

Contact: Lisa Donovan   

Website: www.rracapital.com

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